Pro:Judo ventured into Europe for the first time recently to compete in a prestigious international tournament in the Netherlands. Ten club members traveled to Venray, near the Dutch city of Eindhoven, to take part in the event, which was held on 7 and 8 June.

It was an extremely popular event, attracting 1,300 competitors from 300 clubs across 28 countries.

Despite tough competition, the club returned with two medals:
Erin Armstrong, age 8, won a silver medal and Laura Hewitt, 10, won bronze.

Head Coach Brian Long said, “The trip was really enjoyable for all the club members, and not just for the competition. Meeting people from different countries helps build good social skills and confidence levels. Judo can really help young people in all aspects of their development. ”

Visit www.projudo.co.uk for full information on the club and class times.